How long is the commute from The Woodlands, TX?
Workers who live in The Woodlands, TX take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
21.5% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in The Woodlands get to work
| Means of transportation | The Woodlands | Montgomery County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.2% (±2.0 points) | 72.3% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±1.0 points) | 8.4% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.5% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In The Woodlands, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (31.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In The Woodlands, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, The Woodlands ranks 16 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 658 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in The Woodlands
| Vehicles available | The Woodlands | Montgomery County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% (±2.1 points) | 27.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% (±2.5 points) | 44.7% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.4% (±1.9 points) | 24.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In The Woodlands, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (3.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in The Woodlands
| The Woodlands | Montgomery County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.5% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±0.5 points) | 98.1% (±0.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±0.7 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In The Woodlands, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Montgomery County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Texas (91.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near The Woodlands
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands | — | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Shenandoah | 3.3 mi | 40.0 minutes (±18.7) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Ridge North | 4.2 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Woodloch | 6.6 mi | 46.5 minutes (±13.1) | Higher |
| Tomball | 8.5 mi | 33.4 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Spring | 11 mi | 33.8 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Conroe | 11 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Stagecoach | 12 mi | 37.4 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Pinehurst (community) | 12 mi | 34.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oak Ridge North, TX (31.3 minutes), Woodloch, TX (46.5 minutes), Tomball, TX (33.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Pinehurst (community) | 34.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 11 | Magnolia | 31.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Oak Ridge North | 31.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 | Panorama Village | 29.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Conroe | 28.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Cut and Shoot | 28.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 16 | The Woodlands | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 17 | Willis | 24.2 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The Woodlands is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about The Woodlands
How long is the average commute in The Woodlands?
Workers who live in The Woodlands, TX take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in The Woodlands without a car?
4.0% of households in The Woodlands have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in The Woodlands?
21.5% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in The Woodlands worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Woodlands CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Woodlands CDP, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The Woodlands CDP, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for The Woodlands CDP, Texas (place:72656, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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